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Premier Inn is expanding its Gulf presence despite a war-driven occupancy collapse in March, with mid-market hotels showing stronger recovery than luxury properties across UAE and Saudi Arabia.

The FAA proposed waiving 13 environmental laws to expedite airport-to-spaceport conversions, drawing industry support and environmental criticism.

TUI Group reported a 27% decline in quarterly profitability as the Iran War disrupted operations through stranded ships, higher fuel costs, and reduced bookings, though management signaled recent booking recovery.

Mexico City is sinking nearly 10 inches annually due to groundwater pumping and aquifer depletion, making it one of the world’s fastest-subsiding cities, according to new NASA satellite data.

U.S. hotel operators report that World Cup bookings have fallen short of expectations in most of the 11 host cities, with visa concerns and high prices cited as major factors dampening demand.

Spirit Airlines ceased operations on May 2, leaving budget-conscious travelers searching for affordable flight alternatives as fuel costs surge ahead of the summer travel season.

Rising fuel prices and inflation are prompting American travelers to scale back vacation plans this Memorial Day season, with many choosing shorter trips and local destinations instead of expensive long-distance travel.

A passenger on a Ryanair-Air Malta Boeing 737-800 was nearly sucked out through a window that blew out mid-flight last week after engine debris struck it, but survived with injuries thanks to his seatbelt and fellow passengers’ help.

Airbus plans to test folding wings on its A321neo aircraft in the second half of next year to address airport capacity constraints while improving fuel efficiency through longer, lighter composite wings.

A Qantas Airbus jet completed what is believed to be the longest commercial flight ever, flying nonstop from Melbourne to Toulouse for 24 hours and 24 minutes.

Travelers faced eight-hour waits in extreme heat at a Croatia-Serbia border crossing during peak summer holiday traffic, with queues stretching several kilometers.

Jetstar will eliminate weight limits for carry-on bags starting February 2027 but introduce fees for overhead locker storage, with pricing varying by flight length.